Gay Philadelphia: The Latest
Police Official: Smollett Suspected of Lying About Attack
Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago late last month, a police official said Wednesday.
United Methodists Confront Possible Split Over LGBT Issues
The United Methodist Church will soon decide how to address deep divisions over same-sex marriage and gay ministers serving in the clergy.
AP NewsBreak: Gwyneth Paltrow Denies Causing Utah Ski Crash
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow denied Wednesday that she skied into a man who accused her in a lawsuit of seriously injuring him at a Utah ski resort, alleging in a counter claim that the man actually plowed into her from behind and delivered a full "body blow."
Oscars: A Record Year for Women, but is it Progress?
At the glad-handy Oscar nominees luncheon earlier this month, film academy president John Bailey proudly told the 171 nominees in the room that there were a record number of women nominated for Academy Awards this year.
Fox Says Smollet a Pro on Set, Role Not Cut
Fox Television says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "continues to be a consummate professional on set" and it has reiterated that he's not being written out of the show.
Serbian Premier's Gay Partner Gives Birth to Baby Boy
The office of Serbia's openly gay Prime Minister Ana Brnabic says her partner has given birth to a baby boy.
'Empire' Reportedly Cutting Smollett's Scenes in Wake of Attack Controversy
TMZ is reporting that Jussie Smollett's scenes in the upcoming season of "Empire" on Fox will be cut due to the controversy surrounding his alleged attack.
Watch: Gay Chef Suffers Allegedly Homophobic Assault; Attack Caught on Video
Nelson Bardales, a chef at Tu Tierra restaurant in Miami, told the media that a Feb. 10 assault that left him with fractured facial bones — an assault captured on security cameras — came out of the blue from a complete stranger.
Watch: Piece 'a' Prejudice Pizza? Little Caesar's Worker Fired After 'Gay' Receipt
Two men who placed an order at a Little Caesar's Pizza in Henrico Country, Virginia, found that the word "Gay" had been printed on their receipt.
Out University Student Hugged by Gay NFL Player: "It Felt Like Acceptance."
The first openly gay football player to be drafted by the NFL, Michael Sam, told students at the University of New Mexico about his experiences - and shared the kind of support that he himself has received.
News
Survey Shows No Rebound for Slowing Germany Economy
An index of investor confidence in Germany has improved slightly but remains well below its long-term average amid ongoing signs of weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Entertainment
Review :: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" lacks the heart and emotional scale found in the previous two entries of the franchise, but it's still a fun, beautifully animated adventure worth taking.
Business
Fouled Waters Reveal Lasting Legacy of U.S. Mining Industry
Every day many millions of gallons of water loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals flow from some of the most contaminated mining sites in the U.S. and into surrounding lakes and streams without being treated.
Technology
And Now for the Weather on Mars, Courtesy of New NASA Lander
And now for the weather on Mars: NASA's newest lander is offering daily reports on the red planet's frigid winter.
Finance
Confusing and High Bills Add to Anxiety and Suffering for Cancer Patients
A personal account of how medical bills can amplify the struggle families face during a critical illness.
Cars
EU Gets Heavy-Duty on Pollution: 1st Standards for Trucks
The European Union on Tuesday reached a tentative agreement on the first specific EU standards for trucks, seeking to get polluting CO2 levels down.
Style
Burberry Apologies for Hoodie with Noose Knot
The chief executive and chief creative officer of luxury fashion powerhouse Burberry have apologized for putting a hoodie with strings tied in the shape of a noose on their London Fashion Week runway.
Health/Fitness
The High Cost Of Sex: Insurers Often Don't Pay For Drugs To Treat Problems
For some older people, the joy of sex may be tempered by financial concerns: Can they afford the medications they need to improve their experience between the sheets?
Travel
5 New Luxury Experiences from Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
The five-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has unveiled five unique experiences that highlight the city's finest qualities.
Nightlife
Cupid Undie Run Philly
The annual Cupid's Undie Run in Philly, raises money for the Children's Tumor Foundation. Check out these fun photos.